EACH 2024 Conference
Our annual conference in Washington D.C. brings together Christians who are passionate about using reason and evidence to tackle the world’s most pressing problems.
🗓️ May 18-19 | Doors open Saturday 8:30 AM
📍 3630 Bishop Walker Cir, Alexandria, VA 22304
🎫 Ticket Cost: Default price $199 (free tickets available)
A Unique Opportunity
Meet 100 ambitious Christian students and professionals tackling the world’s most pressing problems.
What attendees do
Discuss pressing global problems and solutions, alongside Christian experts.
Create plans to maximize future career and giving impact.
Share faith and encouragement, “spurring one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24-25).
Meet Caleb Watney, our keynote speaker
Fast facts about Caleb:
He founded the think tank, Institute for Progress
He’s based in Washington, D.C.
He and his wife attend RezChurch in Capitol Hill
Interested in learning more? Our director JD has a podcast with Caleb at the link below:
World-Class Speakers.
World-Changing Causes.
Applications close May 14
Who’s eligible:
Anyone sincerely interested in EA (or Christianity).
Tickets:
Free tickets and basic travel support are available (thanks to generous donors)
Apply by May 14!
Getting there:
📍 Addison Academic Center
3630 Bishop Walker Cir, Alexandria, VA 22304
On campus of Virginia Theological Seminary
🏛️ Proximity to D.C.
Just 7 miles from the White House
✈️ 15 min from DCA airport
See here for flight and hotel tips, plus a hotel share document to help you save costs
What people are saying about past conferences
Last year’s talks
From Rory Stewart to dozens of others, every year we upload most speaker talks to youtube.
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We recommend our 5-minute video, or this introduction.
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Q1) When I click “apply now” on my phone, the page goes blank.
Ans) The sign-up form can take up to 10 seconds to load. If that fails, please try it on a different browser.
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Ans) There will be a basic online section for this year’s conference (like last year, some talks will be livestreamed). We think most of the value will come to those who attend in person.
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Ans) No, we are an ecumenical Christian community comprised of many different Christian denominations and branches.
We are also a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
More about us here.
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There’s an unofficial community form for that. See here.
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We can provide $200 in travel and accommodation support for applicants who:
are funding constrained
would greatly benefit from attending.
Please specify your need for accommodation support in your application.
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Ans) Within 3 weeks of applying, we will reply with a form to register and receive your ticket.
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Ans) Yes! While this event is aimed at Christians already involved in the EA movement, this event is open to anyone sincerely interested in Christianity or effective altruism.